Total 1,595 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in SITE - Rehab & Nursing Kentridge - 4118 Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative oversight of the Personnel Management program for the service line.
• Monitor the utilization of authorized positions and identifying personnel needs in response to changes in program goals and objectives, budgetary constraints, and/or regulatory mandates.
• Develop proposals for new employees when existing staff are insufficient.
• Serve as a liaison to each of the three distinct unions representing employees at the facility.
• Develop the annual budget proposal for the service line, forecasting needs for all program operations.
• Create business plans for the expansion of existing programs and the implementation of new programs.
• Examine the clinical, operational, financial, and strategic implications of all significant changes to the Agency, Facility and/or Service Line program goals and objectives.
• Integrate data, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations into a concise and persuasive deliverable.
• Research and draft required documentation for the purchase of all equipment utilized by the service line programs.
• Continuously assess the performance of service line programs in relation to national and local access targets.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD704080 and PD707280
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9-11)

We are looking for dedicated Team Administrators who can be part of an evolving administration team, you’ll play a key role in our Health Visiting Team.

The successful post holder will be employed by East Sussex Healthcare Trust but be part of the Integrated Early Help Service 0 -19 Service (East Sussex Healthcare Trust and East Sussex County Council).

The role is fast paced, requiring resilience, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times and being a good communicator is also key.

This is a great opportunity to take on a rewarding role, if you are an enthusiastic individual who is keen to join our team and support our teams and Clients on a daily basis then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidates will provide systems administration support as part of the administration team. Support offered will be face-to-face and virtual for clinical staff, as directed by the Senior Admin, Operational Support Officer, and Business Support Manager.

You will be working as part of a rota which will include being on Duty in our two Duty offices.

It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" positive attitude.

You will have a good level of IT literacy (including Excel) as you will be using multiple software packages including SystmOne.

This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical team.

Potential applicants should ensure they evidence all the essential criteria in their application.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.



If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.




This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Registered General Nurse RGN - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Days/Nights, 37.5 Hours per week - Weekends on a rota basis (Shift Times 07:45-20:15/ 19.45 - 08.15)
We are looking for a proactive, passionate, and ambitious Nurse (RGN) with a valid PIN, to support us in creating the best person-centred environment for our residents.
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILY We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE NURSE RGN ROLE (NIGHTS)
Our Nursing Teams are highly valued, skilled, friendly and naturally kind- and warm-hearted individuals who thrive in their roles, by mentoring others whilst focussing on the personal needs of our residents, empowering and delivering the care they deserve.
You will have a wide range of responsibilities to include making critical clinical decisions, assessing and developing person centred care plans, safely providing nursing care including administering medication, dressings and management of resident’s medical conditions.
Supporting each other is vitally important - we thrive when we work together to create a safe environment for all.
ABOUT YOUAs an experienced qualified nurse RGN, who shows the most up to date knowledge of clinical practices, you will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, be keen in developing yourself and others and able to build good close relationships with residents and their families.
You will be driven and determined to deliver continuous improvement, with an enthusiastic approach and the ability to be highly responsive under pressure. It is also important that you share our same family care values, be a team player and committed to ensure the very best of care is delivered to our wonderful residents.
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. You’ll also benefit from our generous range of benefits which include*:

Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
Free Parking
Free Uniform
Paid Breaks
A rewarding job with exciting opportunities for career progression
Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme *
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

Plus many more benefits!
*Subject to Terms and Conditions.Interested? Apply today with your CV
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Supports Diagnostic Procedures

• Assists physicians and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, preparing, and positioning the patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as glucometer test for blood glucose level, collection of urine sample, etc.
• Assists with Technical Nursing Treatments
• Assists physicians and nurses in the care and treatment of veteran patients receiving medical, surgical, or skilled longer-term treatment.
• Observes and reports to the professional nurse changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance.
• Observes patients for any change in condition (deviation in color, pulse, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure) and reports them to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports the condition of wounds and skin and any reaction to or results of treatments.

Direct Patient Care

• Provides a full range of patient care to complex patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems including personal nursing care, support duties and treatments.
• Uses good communication skills in dealing with patients, some of whom are unusually difficult to care for or communicate with.
• Provides effective action in emergency situations.
• Performs actions targeted to the maintenance/restoration of skin integrity by assisting nurses with turning patients and cleaning patients as needed.
• Assists nurses, preparing patients for transport to procedures by obtaining oxygen tanks or other needed equipment.
• Complies with universal precaution and with all infection control policies and procedures
• Provides emotional patient and family care.
• Maintain patient privacy.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Assists/completes clerical and transport functions as needed.
• Makes rounds to ensure visual contact, safety and comfort of each patient.

Indirect Care

• Maintains a safe/clean work environment and completes assigned environmental duties
• Demonstrates appropriate actions in environmental emergency situations.
• Employs appropriate lifting/moving, transfer and assistive devices and demonstrates safe and proper body mechanics.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports unsafe equipment and working conditions to appropriate individuals.
• Offers assistance to coworkers when needed.
• Participates in QI activities as directed.
• Practice cost effective measures in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Enters Information on the Patients' Records/Charts
• Enters specific information onto the patients' records using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Enters information regarding the care rendered and the condition and progress of the patient.
• Performs direct patient support work including personal patient care and/or basic patient education.

Personal Patient Care

• Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient.
• Takes care of patients' routine care and comfort needs for psycho/social/spiritual well-being, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, safety, etc.

Patient Teaching

• Teaches patients and family members the necessity to continue the procedures for proper health care.
• Assists with specific health teaching, such as reminding diabetic patients of the importance for skin care and following a diet, reinforcing the importance of exercise and diet for the cardiac patients, etc.

Environment of Care

• Support professional staff and veterans as needed with maintaining a clean, safe environment of care.
• Cleans bedside tables, stocks linens, cleans wheelchairs and other direct resident care equipment using appropriate precautions.

Patient Safety

• Use standard precautions and personal/patient protective devices
• Recognizes and reports unsafe situations. Initiates appropriate emergency interventions
• Maintains a safe/clean work environment, ensuring patient privacy
• Participates in unit-based medical center and organizational in-services and continuing education activities
• Adheres to dress-code policy

Work Schedule: Primarily Nights, Alternating Weekends and Holidays.
Compressed/Flexible:Depending on Schedule
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52384-A, 52385-A, 52386-A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $41,374 Per Year (GS 3-5)

Supports Diagnostic Procedures

• Assists physicians and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, preparing, and positioning the patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as glucometer test for blood glucose level, collection of urine sample, etc.
• Assists with Technical Nursing Treatments
• Assists physicians and nurses in the care and treatment of veteran patients receiving medical, surgical, or skilled longer-term treatment.
• Observes and reports to the professional nurse changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance.
• Observes patients for any change in condition (deviation in color, pulse, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure) and reports them to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports the condition of wounds and skin and any reaction to or results of treatments.

Direct Patient Care

• Provides a full range of patient care to complex patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems including personal nursing care, support duties and treatments.
• Uses good communication skills in dealing with patients, some of whom are unusually difficult to care for or communicate with.
• Provides effective action in emergency situations.
• Performs actions targeted to the maintenance/restoration of skin integrity by assisting nurses with turning patients and cleaning patients as needed.
• Assists nurses, preparing patients for transport to procedures by obtaining oxygen tanks or other needed equipment.
• Complies with universal precaution and with all infection control policies and procedures
• Provides emotional patient and family care.
• Maintain patient privacy.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Assists/completes clerical and transport functions as needed.
• Makes rounds to ensure visual contact, safety and comfort of each patient.

Indirect Care

• Maintains a safe/clean work environment and completes assigned environmental duties
• Demonstrates appropriate actions in environmental emergency situations.
• Employs appropriate lifting/moving, transfer and assistive devices and demonstrates safe and proper body mechanics.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports unsafe equipment and working conditions to appropriate individuals.
• Offers assistance to coworkers when needed.
• Participates in QI activities as directed.
• Practice cost effective measures in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Enters Information on the Patients' Records/Charts
• Enters specific information onto the patients' records using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Enters information regarding the care rendered and the condition and progress of the patient.
• Performs direct patient support work including personal patient care and/or basic patient education.

Personal Patient Care

• Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient.
• Takes care of patients' routine care and comfort needs for psycho/social/spiritual well-being, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, safety, etc.

Patient Teaching

• Teaches patients and family members the necessity to continue the procedures for proper health care.
• Assists with specific health teaching, such as reminding diabetic patients of the importance for skin care and following a diet, reinforcing the importance of exercise and diet for the cardiac patients, etc.

Environment of Care

• Support professional staff and veterans as needed with maintaining a clean, safe environment of care.
• Cleans bedside tables, stocks linens, cleans wheelchairs and other direct resident care equipment using appropriate precautions.

Patient Safety

• Use standard precautions and personal/patient protective devices
• Recognizes and reports unsafe situations. Initiates appropriate emergency interventions
• Maintains a safe/clean work environment, ensuring patient privacy
• Participates in unit-based medical center and organizational in-services and continuing education activities
• Adheres to dress-code policy

Work Schedule: Primarily Nights, Alternating Weekends and Holidays.
Compressed/Flexible:Depending on Schedule
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52384-A, 52385-A, 52386-A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $41,374 Per Year (GS 00)

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2024 or until vacancy is filled. The first group of eligible applicants will be reviewed December 12, 2024. Subsequent reviews will be conducted as needed until position is filled.

Major Duties include, but not limited to:

• Participating in the implementation and development of the Palliative and Hospice Care (PHC) program throughout WCHCS.
• Overseeing day to day coordination of PHC responsibilities for both inpatient and consult services.
• Development of educational materials for faculty, residents, and other trainees in conjunction with palliative care team.
• Development of educational materials for patients and families with regards to hospice and palliative care issues in conjunction with the palliative care team.
• Staff educational in-services for hospice and palliative care.
• Leading Palliative Care Committee meetings
• Leading Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• The Palliative and Hospice Care Program Manager executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of the palliative and/or hospice patient.
• He/she is accountable for adhering to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice and for demonstrating leadership and accomplishments when providing patient care and in developing and implementing programs to improve the delivery of patient care.
• The incumbent screens patients for the medical necessity, and provides appropriate care for veterans, taking into consideration their diagnosis, and physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Develops and manages a plan of care which will assure quality of care, access to care and cost efficiency regardless of payer source.
• Demonstrates continued ongoing education in the field.
• Participates in Palliative Care Clinic
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of GEC.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 7:30am -4:00pm M-F
Compressed/Flexible: Compressed schedule may be authorized at management's discretion.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $84,959 Per Year (VN 00)

Clinical Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work. Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care. To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives. To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration. In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required. Communication Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff. Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy. Professionalism Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act. To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team. Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment. Maintain and develop own professional knowledge. Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Position located in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility.

Primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients.

First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening.

Determines, upon consultation with a medical provider (physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner), the most appropriate method of transportation to the local hospital.

Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Starting at $61,965 Per Year (GL 09)

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The Patient Safety Nurse (PSN) assists the survey preparedness team in translating VHA, regulatory and accrediting body standards, policies, and strategies into action, providing guidance and support to various levels of leadership.
• The individual provides support during external surveys and participates in continuous survey readiness activities, as requested and as required by the program.
• The Patient Safety Nurse (PSN) will perform various degrees of rounding throughout the facility.
• Will be a point of contact for patient safety policies, activities, and education for Western Colorado Health Care System.
• Demonstrates the ability to improve the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others, to inspire their cooperation and confidence to ensure safe and effective outcomes in the current practice setting.
• Considers alternative courses of action. Respects the opinions, abilities, and contributions of others. Encourages individual growth and development
• Reviews Joint Patient Safety Reports (JPSRs) daily and routes to appropriate parties for action/review.
• Coordinates and participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Healthcare Failure Mode Effects Analysis teams.
• Will participate in the development, maintenance, and operation of the patient safety program at the facility level.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $84,959 Per Year (VN 00)

The incumbent provides a wide range of vocational services to veterans with disabilities of varying type and severity. Many of these veterans have multiple disabilities and major barriers in employment and the incumbent tailor's services to meet their needs. the VRS assists in finding training and employment opportunities closely aligned with their vocational goals, interests, and abilities. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determines the vocational goals and objectives of SARRTP residents by conducting a vocational assessment, through observation, supervision, and follow-up with therapeutic work sites.
• Determines the extent to which the resident possesses the knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary to meet the goals or objectives.
• Determines training needs established by the agency or Federal guidance for expenditure of agency funds.
• Analyzes mental and physical disabilities or other handicaps, in terms of the practical effects of such handicaps on motivations, adjustment to training, and challenges in employment placement.
• Participates in treatment planning with other disciplines within the SARRTP.
• Provides vocational counseling to individual participants and/or groups of clients.
• Conducts seminars for other professional staff concerning vocational rehabilitation. The VRS will coordinate with various community agencies that offer training opportunities.
• Establish a referral process with these agencies and ensure an appropriate Release of Information is secured.
• Monitor training progress of SARRTP Veterans, through frequent meetings with clients, staff, and work area Supervisors.
• Develop and maintain contact with companies and agencies in the community by correspondence, telephone, and personal contacts for the purpose of securing work for Veterans.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with potential employers, placement personnel, or other likely placement resources.
• Oversees the placement program and approves any new placement facilities proposed.
• Finds suitable employment opportunities. The placement requires an in-depth analysis of the environmental demands at the work site.
• Determine facility modifications or adjustments to accommodate the client's limitations.
• Evaluates the results of the program and makes sound professional arguments for recommended changes.
• Counsel and guides Veteran through difficult transition or rough spots in the adjustment to the job.
• Assists employer understand the nature of the resident's limitations while maintaining a positive impression of the resident's capability to succeed.
• Reports program progress in accordance with established procedure.
• Assist with resume writing, interviewing skills, job coaching and job hardening skills.
• The VRS will keep the rest of the treatment team appraised on Veteran's progress regarding employment.
• Coordinate discharge plans with the rest of the treatment team.
• Assist the rest of the treatment team on program development/evaluation projects and will contribute towards continuous readiness for upcoming surveys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: May be Authorized: will be discussed during interview process
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: 12736-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until positions are filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.

The Physicians (MD/DO) in Primary Care (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/standards of practice in evaluating, tracking, and following up on patient care. The MD/DO works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same day needs, or when otherwise requested by the PCP.

The Physician, Patient Aligned Care Team duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute/same day medical needs. The type of care is served to the Veteran population, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc. A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with specialty service, and utilize computerized/electronic medical records. Major function of the position includes Health risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic diseases management. A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients, improve coordination of care, decrease clinic waits or delays, and appropriate use of resources.
• Provide direct patient care to include, but are not limited to: history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, clinical reminder completion as applicable.
• Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care, which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare. Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager, MyHealtheVet, and encounter completion. Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect), and Comprehensive Women's Health care.
• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record.
• Perform medication reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Starting at $218,020 Per Year (VM 15)

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pharmacy Dispensing/Distribution Services: The Pharmacy Technician will be involved in assuring appropriate, safe, and accurate medications are dispensed to veterans in an efficient manner. The pharmacy technician will provide a range of medication management and administrative services. These activities include:
  • Maintains workflow patterns that assure timely delivery of pharmacy services and ensures accurate documentation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
  • Effectively organizes workload, solves problems, and achieves established goals.
  • Provides patient care utilizing an in-depth knowledge of specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Maintains and understands the operation of pharmacy equipment and automation, such as ScriptPro, TCG-Rx, BD Cato, and Pyxis.
  • Assists staff and patients, either by phone or in person, concerning drug distribution, refill requests, mail, and general triaging of requests for the pharmacists. Documents patient requests as necessary in CPRS and alerts the appropriate provider.
  • Assists in assuring that pharmacy programs are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements (i.e., Joint Commission, FDA, ASHP, DEA, OIG, etc.).
  • Actively participates in the procurement process supporting just in time inventory management. This may include serving as a back-up procurement technician where responsibilities may include ordering or receiving product. This may also include processing of invoices using the VistA Drug Accountability system.
  • Inspects all areas of the facility outside of the pharmacy where medications are dispensed, administered, or stored, including medication carts, automated medication dispensing cabinets, (Pyxis Medstations™), physical cabinets and drawers, supply carts, refrigerators, crash carts, and emergency kits.
• Distributive
  • Interprets pharmacy orders; obtains medication in the correct strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and prepares product; affixes proper label; and documents proper information.
  • Prepares non-sterile compounds independently for dispensing to patients or other health care providers for use in clinical areas.
  • Compounds sterile products to be delivered in the form of large volume, small volume, and other complex pharmaceuticals such as chemotherapy. Completes documentation and uses knowledge of safe handling and disposition of hazardous materials used in pharmacy.
  • Dispenses controlled substances according to current policies and procedures and standards established by DEA, FDA, VA, and Joint Commission.
• Controlled substances:
  • Accurately interpret, fills, and readies prescriptions with appropriate medications for pharmacist verification
  • Appropriately restocks controlled substances items in automated secured cabinets (i.e., Pyxis) in pharmacy or throughout medical center, as assigned.
  • Documents all controlled substance related transactions as indicated by VA and DEA guidelines.
  • Assures that inventory counts are correct at the time of restocking.
  • Ensures that proper handoff occurs when receiving or delivering controlled substances, always assuring that these medications are never left unsecured.
  • Reports unresolvable discrepancies to immediate area supervisor for resolution. Assist in investigating, witnessing, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Complies with all laws, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures applying to the dispensing, storage, transfer, inventory, and accountability of controlled substances. h) Assists inspectors with the inventory and accountability inspections.

Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Rotating tour hours
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $51,824 Per Year (GS 7)

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs duties relative to the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of grounds, ornamental beds, trees, shrubs, and grass in an assigned area.
• Prepares the soil in areas where flowers and seeds are to be planted.
• Determines the proper amount of plants, seeds, fertilizer, lime or other materials required for an area.
• Selects and applies the correct fungicide, insecticide, or herbicide to control plant insects, diseases and/or weeds.
• Plants and transplants shrubbery and trees and thins flowers to promote proper growth and enhance appearance. Applies mulch and/or decorative stone to ornamental beds and weeds, as required.
• Reseeds areas as necessary to promote fullest growth: Salvages, labels, and stores bulbs and seed for the following year.
• Prunes and trims shrubbery and trees which require shaping, thinning and removal of dead/diseased/unsightly branches.
• Operates mechanical powered equipment such as riding and push mowers, edgers, trimmers, chain saw, blowers, cultivator, snow plow, and various hand tools.
• May be required to operate a small forklift to retrieve and/or store supplies used for gardening or grounds maintenance.
• Operates pick-up truck with trailer to transport personnel, equipment, supplies and other materials to and from worksite within the installation.
• Ensures vehicle is properly and securely loaded. Performs operator maintenance such as checking oil and water and completes trip tickets and accident reports as necessary. Reports vehicle malfunctions to supervisor

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Gardener (Motor Vehicle/Tractor Operator)/PD11538A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $22.80 Per Hour (WG 6)

Conducts safety and environmental inspections of the institution and prepares a report for the Environmental and Safety Compliance Administrator’s review.

Promotes the adherence of safety policy for the facility.

Assist in the training of staff and inmates in the techniques of firefighting, occupational safety and environmental protection.

Assist the Safety Administrator or Assistant Safety Administrator in conducting investigations and obtains statements from witnesses and securing physical evidence.

Prepares factual written reports for all concerned that will identify the accident, injuries suffered by staff and/or inmates, cost of property damage and offer recommendations to eliminate future accidents in the future.

Responsible for developing and conducting safety training classes for the inmate population and staff.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Starting at $48,809 Per Year (GL 05-07)

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· You will perform work as a certified Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic within the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, operating independently to make patient care decisions.
· Respond to medical emergencies involving injured and ill persons, ranging from minor medical to life threatening emergencies in an out of hospital/field setting.
· Provide basic and advanced life support measures including I.V. therapy, drug therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and advanced airway management in an out of hospital/field setting.
· Assist and mentor other park staff (AEMTs, EMTs, First Responders) in providing emergency medical services in the park.
· Operate and maintain the district's ambulance and related equipment.
· Cooperate with all EMS providers, including clinic staff, to provide medical care. Communicate with medical control to receive medical orders on patients.
· Assist in EMS training of park personnel at EMT refresher courses, EMS Endorsement, ambulance orientation, CPR, and other opportunities.
· Review park EMS run reports and assist with the parkwide quality assurance program.
· Provide assistance and input to the park EMS Coordinator on a variety of EMS issues.
· Operate Federal government vehicles.
· Complete all required medical forms and reports.
· May perform search and rescue, Wildland and Structural Fire, visitor assistance, and resource management work.

This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at anytime without notification.

Not all locations listed will be filling positions. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.

Starting at $23.49 Per Hour (GS 7)